Eyes Lane/Sollom

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Paul Hodson
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Eyes Lane/Sollom

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Lunchtime stroll.
Eyes Lane/River Douglas
Red legged Partridge. Buzzard. Goldfinch c10. Yellowhammer. Skylark. Reed Bunting 2. Common Whitethroat 8. Blackcap. Sedge Warbler 2. Reed Warbler 2. Swallow 2. Shelduck 4. Oystercatcher. Mallard 6.
Flock of 80-90 Lapwing in the potato field between the Douglas and the canal.
The House Martin nests at Red Bridge farm were deserted, hopefully because the chicks have fledged.

Emperor Dragonfly and 2 Banded Demoiselle on the Douglas.

Canal at Sollom.
Mallard c10. Moorhen. Mute Swan. Kestrel. Reed Warbler 15+. Sedge Warbler 4. Chiffchaff. Reed Bunting 6.

An enormous Mirror Carp and a couple of equally large Common Carp were basking on the surface

Several Emperor Dragonfly including an ovipositing female. Brown Hawker. Four spotted Chaser.
Banded Demoiselle. Dozens of paired up and ovipositing Blue tailed Damselfly and Common Blue and/or Azure Damselfly

Butterflies.
Painted Lady 2. Small Tortoiseshell 4.
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